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Fulton Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Village

1759 Fulton StFresno, CA 93721

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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134 N Poplar Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

134 N Poplar Ave

134 N Poplar AveFresno, CA 93701
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3416 N Fruit Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3416 N Fruit Ave

3416 N Fruit AveFresno, CA 93705
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326 E Dudley
2 Bedroom Apartments

326 E Dudley

334 E Dudley AveFresno, CA 93728

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San Joaquin, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Joaquin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Joaquin, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Fresno in the Central Fresno neighborhood priced from $965. 202-244 W Shields Ave in the Fresno-High neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Joaquin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
202-244 W Shields AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
1340 N Linden AveStudio + Bonus RoomStudio,1BA$1,050
Brooks Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Golden MeadowsLilyStudio,1BA$1,131
Villas del Norte ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Heron Pointe Apartments & Townhomes1X11BR,1BA$1,315
Bridgewood North1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
The LedePlan EStudio,1BA$1,350
Courtyard at Central Park Apartments2x1 A2BR,1BA$1,394

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Joaquin, CA and Nearby

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Joaquin area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Courtyard at Central Park Apartments in the in the West Fresno neighborhood starting from $2,019. The second greatest value San Joaquin apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Papillon Apartment Homes starting at $1,795 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the West Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Joaquin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courtyard at Central Park Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.58
Papillon Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.46
Riverwoods Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Bridgewood Crossing3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.45
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
B Street Apartments2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Brooks Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.49
202-244 W Shields AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Joaquin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Joaquin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Joaquin is at 1340 N Linden Ave listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Joaquin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Joaquin Apartment is $965 at Hotel Fresno.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Joaquin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Joaquin is starting from $1,200 at Brooks Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Joaquin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Joaquin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hotel Fresno and starts from $1,543.

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